# Newman's 1986 BMW 326rb build thread. **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [December 25, 2006, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123 "2006-12-25T20:54:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 111
**Author:** ![Devioustsi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/devioustsi/32/7406_2.png) [@Devioustsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Devioustsi)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2009, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2201 "2009-06-18T13:27:41Z")
> [@EvilJay](#): > > Is the underside of your dick a myriad of rainbow colors? i loled soo soo hard looks good newman! ---
**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2009, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2202 "2009-06-18T16:39:22Z")
its looking sick newman, i call a ride 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2009, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2203 "2009-06-18T18:49:51Z")
> [@newman](#): > > On the right is an example of why you cannot machine the third pulley (PS) off of an RB26 crank pulley. There was really no way of knowing that this would happen by visually inspecting the part… > > The lesson learned is quantified by the 510 dollar ATI superdamper (center) and the accompanying waterpump pulley (to clear the larger damper). However, this is supposed to be an EXCELLENT addition to the motor, greatly increasing longevity, so it’s not all in vain. > > ![http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/img/DAMPER.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/9/2/9213a6a9512f19e86e08b08f5d85d7334a8f4a66.jpeg) didn’t andre ask about that weeks ago ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2009, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2204 "2009-06-19T20:38:09Z")
Finished all the brake lines. Still need to make mounting tabs though. REAR Here are the braided connections to the rear: ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/brakelines06.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/brakelines06.jpg) Here is the T area near the rear dif. In the Background you can see the line from the master where it pierces into the cabin: ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/brakelines05.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/brakelines05.jpg) Then the line running up to the prop valve: ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/brakelines04.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/brakelines04.jpg) The prop valve line runs forward up the firewall and in the background of the pic you can see where it pierces through under the master: ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/brakelines01.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/brakelines01.jpg) FRONT Here is the braided connection for the front caliper: ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/brakelines07.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/brakelines07.jpg) Which then feeds this line that goes across the firewall: ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/brakelines02.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/brakelines02.jpg) And then into this T, which connects to the driver front and then into the master. (IDK why it looks so wet down there. Fluids haven’t touched this car in ages. Haha. You can also see the bulkhead fitting where the rear line ties in: ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/brakelines03.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/brakelines03.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2009, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2205 "2009-06-19T20:41:04Z")
Progress. ---
**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2009, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2206 "2009-06-19T22:09:02Z")
newman i love your colors. pm me, i wanta see how much it would be to powdercoat my intercooler piping if your interested ---
**Author:** ![esford90](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/esford90/32/5314_2.png) [@esford90](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/esford90)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2009, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2207 "2009-06-19T23:07:29Z")
awsome work newman :tup: looking forward to more progress ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2009, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2208 "2009-06-20T00:37:17Z")
ugh. Every bit of my suspension needs a refresh. ---
**Author:** ![upstateclipse](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/upstateclipse/32/7348_2.png) [@upstateclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/upstateclipse)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2009, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2209 "2009-06-20T01:25:07Z")
The car is coming along great. It really is making me want to start a new project from scratch and refresh everything with brand new parts. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2009, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2210 "2009-06-20T05:54:07Z")
Oh, I picked up the block from the machine shop yesterday. The head needs a lil lapping, so I am gonna build the bottom end while that’s being done. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2009, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2211 "2009-06-20T07:04:47Z")
Are we going to have a monster garage total at the end? Vehicle Cost: Cash spent: Freebie value: Total hours: ? ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2009, 7:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2212 "2009-06-20T07:29:31Z")
> [@BigRon](#): > > Are we going to have a monster garage total at the end? > > Vehicle Cost: > Cash spent: > Freebie value: > > Total hours: ? Currently Probably 500 30-35k 5-8k 1000-1300 ---
**Author:** ![Bull49](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bull49/32/7381_2.png) [@Bull49](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bull49)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2009, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2213 "2009-06-20T07:46:30Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Currently Probably > > 500 > 30-35k > 5-8k > > 1000-1300 yikes. congrats. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2009, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2214 "2009-06-21T17:31:20Z")
OK. Did work… Mounted the fuel filter in the engine bay. Should be easy to get to. I machined that mounting bracket from billet. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines04.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines04.jpg) Then I ran the -6 return line to a new bulkhead fitting on the tank (I still need a grommet. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines05.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines05.jpg) Then I mounted the pump and ran the lines. I feel like a lot of guys spend pretty big money on braided fuel lines then turn it into a hackjob by ziptieing it to frame members. I wanted mine to be clean, so I used some shaker motor cable clamps. These are easy to install and look/hold great. (I also machined the fuel pump bracket) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines06.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines06.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines07.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines07.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines08.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines08.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines09.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines09.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines11.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines11.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines10.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines10.jpg) Oh yeah… this too (thanks for the help, turbociv) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines01.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines01.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines02.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines02.jpg) Upgraded oil pump drive collar… ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines03.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/fuellines03.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![94excivic](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94excivic/32/5263_2.png) [@94excivic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94excivic)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2009, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2215 "2009-06-21T17:40:10Z")
:tup: ---
**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2009, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2216 "2009-06-21T17:53:11Z")
:tup: looking great newman ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2009, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2217 "2009-06-21T17:55:23Z")
Looks great! oh, and I looked at my Wilwoods really closely. There is nothing other than the bolts that keeps the rotor centered on the hat. Its just two flanges that get centered by the bolts. Let me know if you want a pic of it. I can grab a few tomorrow… Ill be working on the car all day (and week). Dan ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2009, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2218 "2009-06-21T21:20:50Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Currently Probably > > 500 > 30-35k > 5-8k > > 1000-1300 i feel better about spending 9 grand on my turbo neon, keep up the good work =) ---
**Author:** ![1sik\_bmw](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1sik_bmw/32/7341_2.png) [@1sik\_bmw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1sik_bmw)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2009, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2219 "2009-06-21T22:03:45Z")
Good call on the clamps, looks nice and clean ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2009, 4:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2220 "2009-06-22T04:22:25Z")
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